Snowdrops arrive with impeccable timing to save us from winter desolation
It took Jimi Blake at Hunting Brook Gardens in Wicklow time to come around to the humble snowdrop, but he eventually saw the light
Articles on gardening
It took Jimi Blake at Hunting Brook Gardens in Wicklow time to come around to the humble snowdrop, but he eventually saw the light
Certain breeds are great at keeping down populations of slugs and snails, but they do need to be kept out of vulnerable areas
Plants are so resilient to injury - cut their stems and branches back and they will usually regrow, just not in the very same way
It’s important to recognise the fine line between the gardening jobs that can and can’t be safely carried out at this time of year
The multi-award-winning podcast commissioner with the BBC on never dwelling in anger, the death of his father in 2006, and his ‘condensed’ Covid wedding
It’s not just the delicately balanced cycle of the seasons that’s being disrupted, but also our understanding of that cycle
Many roses have been slow to settle into their normal cycle of winter dormancy in milder parts of the country
The head gardener at the National Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh always had one eye on the past and one on the future
Tips, tricks and invaluable gardening knowledge in these page turners for green-fingered enthusiasts
‘I’m worried it’s going to find its way into my own garden’
The secret to creating a beautifully lush, long-lasting arrangement for your Christmas table, mantelpiece or staircase
Newly planted tulip and crocus bulbs are desirable to squirrels, but they generally leave most other spring flowering bulbs alone
If you love nothing more than decorating your home with barrow-loads of fresh greenery at this time of year, here are the best varieties to plant in Irish gardens
By creating welcoming outdoor spaces, community gardens can reduce social isolation and foster good mental healt
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices